Effects of hypothyroidism on pregnancy

The effects of hypothyroidism on pregnancy include increased risk of miscarriage, fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, gestational hypertension, postpartum hemorrhage, and neonatal hypothyroidism.

1. Increased risk of miscarriage Hypothyroidism

may increase the risk of early miscarriage.

2. Fetal growth restriction

Thyroid hormones are essential for fetal growth and development. Hypothyroidism may cause fetal growth restriction.

3. Preterm hypothyroidism may

increase the risk of preterm birth.

4. Pregnancy hypertension Hypothyroidism may

increase the risk of pregnancy hypertension.

5. Postpartum hemorrhage Hypothyroidism

may increase the risk of postpartum hemorrhage.

6. Neonatal hypothyroidism

If a pregnant woman's hypothyroidism is not treated appropriately, the newborn may develop hypothyroidism.